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Obituaries

John LoVerme, Jr. Mechanical Engineer John F. Loverme, Jr., a long time Saugus resident and an East Boston native, passed away on October 3 at Mass. General Hospital, Boston after a long three year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 62 years old. He was a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of...Read more »

Peter Brandano, Jr. Worked for more than 20 years at Great Eastern Seafood; Former Baker and Pastry Chef Peter D. Brandano, Jr. of Manchester, NH died on September 27. Peter worked for more than 20 years with four of his six brothers at Great Eastern Seafood and previously worked as a baker and pastry...Read more »

Rosemary Paul Activities Director Who Loved to be ‘Blinged Out” Rosemary (Michael) Paul, wife of Carl A. Paul of Magnolia passed away on Sunday, September 21 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center. She was 81 years old. She was born in Gloucester on December 2, 1932, daughter of the late Charles and Rose (Butler)...Read more »

Rita Tritto Boston Crossing Guard for more than 25 Years Rita T. (Fabiano) Tritto of East Boston passed away on Sunday, September 14. She was 81 years old. A Crossing Guard for the City of Boston for over 25 years, she was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Tritto, the loving mother of...Read more »

Peter Sawtelle Retired Salesman for Contracting Firms Peter J. Sawtelle, a 58 year resident of Revere, died unexpectedly on August 30 after being rushed to Mass. General Hospital in Boston. He was 77 years old. Born and raised in Boston’s North End, he came to live in Revere more than 58 years ago. Most...Read more »

Helen Ann Hemeon Of Florida, formerly of Revere Helen Ann (Moran) Hemeon of New Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Revere, passed away early on June 3 after a long illness. Born to the late John and Anna Moran in Charlestown, she lived in Revere for most of her life until retiring to Florida with...Read more »

Stanley Meads Retired Proprietor of Meads Brothers Plumbing of East Boston Stanley J. Meads of Revere and Middleton, formerly of East Boston, died on August 22 at his Middleton home following a long illness surrounded by the love and devotion of his family. He was 81 years old. Born and raised in East Boston,...Read more »

Arthur ‘Artie’ Adamson, Jr. Affiliated with Family Business, “Adamson Construction & Heavy Equipment Co. of Revere Arthur L. ‘Artie’ Adamson, Jr. of Revere died on Tuesday, August 12 following a long illness at the Golden Living Center of West Newton. “Artie” was born in Winthrop and lived all of his life in Revere. He...Read more »

Joseph Bowman Retired Revere Fire Captain Retired Revere Fire Captain Joseph J. Bowman died on August 8 at Brightview of Danvers surrounded by the love and presence of his family. He was 87 years old. Captain Bowman was born in Chelsea and was a 1945 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School, Revere. Upon graduation,...Read more »

Antoinette Sorrentino Retiree of Mass. Division of Personnel and Admr. Services Antoinette L. (Brienza) Sorrentino, a long time resident of Revere, passed away on August 2 at her home following a brief illness. She was 90 years old. Born and raised in New Bedford, she attended school there and was a graduate of New...Read more »

Gabriel Mattera Taught Graphic Arts; Former Printer for Revere Journal Gabriel D. Mattera, a lifelong resident of Revere, died on July 25. He was 89 years old. A printer for the Revere Journal before moving on to teach Graphic Arts at the N.E. Regional Vocational School in Wakefield, he was a faithful and proud...Read more »

Gerardo Ernesto ‘Gerry’ Ocasio Of Revere Gerardo Ernesto “Gerry” Ocasio of Revere died unexpectedly on July 5. He was the beloved husband of Sara (Lockyer) Ocasio of Revere; loving father of Crystal, Sofia and Gerald Ocasio, all at home; cherished son of Maria Ferreira of Revere and Gerardo Ramirez of Canada; dear brother of...Read more »

Josephine (Jo) Smith Wade Retired Revere assistant tax collector Josephine (Jo) Smith Wade died on July 5 at her New Hampshire home after a long and courageous battle with multiple health challenges. Josephine was born in Revere on July 23, 1927, the oldest child of Charles and Natalie (Russo) DeSalvo and lived most of...Read more »

Edward Conte Mass Port Authority Retiree Edward P. Conte of N. Andover, formerly of Revere, died on June 30 surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Ed worked for 34 years at The Mass Port Authority before retiring in 2012. He was the former proprietor of Ed’s Custom Car Care in...Read more »

Grace Marciello Grace R. (Gulla) Marciello of Revere, formerly of Boston’s North End, passed away on June 23 surrounded by her loving family. She was 95 years old. The beloved wife of the late Domenic Marciello, she was the loving mother of Ronald and his wife, Sandra, Gregory and his wife, Donna and Doreen...Read more »

Joseph Fabiano, Sr. Of Revere, formerly of the North End Joseph G. Fabiano, Sr. of Revere, formerly of Boston’s North End, died on June 11 at Emerson Hospital in Concord. He was 61 years old. Joey, who was raised in the North End of Boston, worked for many years at Winthrop Centre Auto Body....Read more »

Alfred Collazzo Retired Machinist Alfred Collazzo of Revere, formerly of Somerville, died on June 8 at Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading. A US Army veteran of World War II, he was raised in Somerville, the son of the late Francesco and Carmela (Petrone) Collazzo, he attended Somerville Schools and worked as a machinist for...Read more »

Stella Marie Masiello Of Revere, formerly of East Boston Stella Marie ( Terilli ) Masiello of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away suddenly and peacefully on June 1. She was in her 98the year. She was the beloved wife of the late Valentino “Bimbo” Masiello with whom she shared 65 years of marriage;...Read more »

Stephen A. Foti Of Revere Stephen A. Foti “Horse” of Revere formerly of Boston’s North End. Entered into eternal rest after a brief illness on May 27th. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Capodilupo). Beloved father of George and his wife Mary Ann and Sandra Foti all of Revere. Loving grandfather of Adrienne Foti,...Read more »

Edward Insogna Of Revere Edward W. Insogna of Revere passed away on Monday, May 19. The cherished son of the late Rose (Elibero) and Matthew Insogna he was the beloved husband of Vonette Annese-Insogna; loving father of Lillian Rossi, Lisa Insogna, Edward Insogna Jr. and his wife, Ann and Anthony Insogna; dear brother of...Read more »